Tag Archives: #realfood
Garlic Scapes & Walnut Pesto Recipe

Garlic Scapes & Walnut Pesto Recipe

So, I bet at least half of you are wondering, what are garlic scapes? Good question. I didn’t know myself until quite recently, and this was the first time I have ever eaten or cooked with them. The scapes are the top of the garlic plant. If you are growing garlic and you [...]

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Rhubarb and Ginger Compote Recipe

Rhubarb and Ginger Compote Recipe

A few years ago, I had a really yummy rhubarb and ginger sorbet at a restaurant and I have wanted to replicate it ever since. Unfortunately, my ice cream maker is currently at the cabin, but, I thought I could make something with similar flavors. I love having fresh fruit to put on [...]

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Produce Labelling: Organics and GMO

I am currently skimming Jillian Michael’s newest book because, well, I have a bit of a girl crush on her and I saw it at the library. One thing I learned while reading it on the bus this morning was the breakdown on the numeric codes found on fruit stickers. The key [...]

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Eating Local, do you?

Eating Local, do you?

I consider myself someone who likes to eat local. But even in stating that, I think I have to define what local means to me. Firstly, I like eating things produced in my immediate area. When we are at the cabin, one of the biggest perks is buying crab off the boat, short [...]

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